Niches and community stability of dominant herbaceous species in the forest and creek ecotone of Dehang Geopark by LONG Ziyu, WANG Zhicheng, ZHAO Rui, LIU Bing, CHEN Gongxi

“…[Objective] The study aims to explore the characteristics of ecological niche, interspecific connectivity, and community stability of dominant species in the herbaceous community of the forest and creek ecotone in Dehang Geopark, with the expectation of providing a theoretical foundation for the protection of the herbaceous communities and sustainable development in the area. …”
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Decision-making and role preferences for receiving individual pharmacogenomic research results among participants at a Ugandan HIV research institute by Sylvia Nabukenya, Catriona Waitt, Adelline Twimukye, Brian Mushabe, Barbara Castelnuovo, Stella Zawedde-Muyanja, Richard Muhindo, David Kyaddondo, Erisa S. Mwaka

“…Abstract Little is known about how people living with HIV should be engaged in the decision-making process for returning individual pharmacogenomic research results. This study explored the role people living with HIV want to play in making decisions about whether and how individual results of pharmacogenomic research should be presented to them. …”
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Comparative analysis of the DCNN and HFCNN Based Computerized detection of liver cancer by Sandeep Dwarkanth Pande, Pala Kalyani, S Nagendram, Ala Saleh Alluhaidan, G Harish Babu, Sk Hasane Ahammad, Vivek Kumar Pandey, G Sridevi, Abhinav Kumar, Ebenezer Bonyah

“…Abstract Liver cancer detection is critically important in the discipline of biomedical image testing and diagnosis. Researchers have explored numerous machine learning (ML) techniques and deep learning (DL) approaches aimed at the automated recognition of liver disease by analysing computed tomography (CT) images. …”
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A protocol to optimize non-invasive brain stimulation for post-stroke rehabilitation by Ayesha Juhi, Manul Das, Dinesh Bhatia, Suman Dhaka, Rajesh Kumar, Deepak Kumar, Shreya Sharma, Pritam Kumar Chaudhary, Chanchal Goyal, Md Asif Khan, Himel Mondal

“…Previous studies demonstrated improvements in cognitive and motor functions with specific intensities of rTMS and tDCS, but this trial explores various frequencies and currents to optimize therapeutic outcomes. …”
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The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review by Wasif ur Rehman, Mohsin Ali Koondhar, Samandar Khan Afridi, Lutfi Albasha, Idris H. Smaili, Ezzeddine Touti, Mouloud Aoudia, Wassim Zahrouni, Ibrahim Mahariq, M.M.R. Ahmed

“…Additionally, the paper explores development optimization of various nodes, fault detection, self-healing mechanisms, AI application optimization, and security issues specific to 5G-enabled smart agriculture. …”
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Strategic enhancement of joint strength in dissimilar Al/Mg alloys: a workable approach for aerospace application by S. Suresh, Elango Natarajan, Kalaimani Markandan, S. Sudhagar, Gnanasambandam Anbuchezhiyan, R. Elayaraja

“…However, the challenges associated with joining these dissimilar metals necessitate innovative solutions. This study explores the role of silicon carbide (SiC) nanoparticles in enhancing the friction stir spot welding (FSSW) of dissimilar alloys AA6061 and AZ31B. …”
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Olfaction-based learned preference assessment without the use of motivational fear or motivational weight loss by Sara E. Moss, Ekaterina S. McCurdy, Natalya N. Thomas, Danielle Gulick, Angela M. Poff, Dominic P. D'Agostino

“…Mice developed an appetitive olfactory preference for sucrose as a reward, in the absence of motivational weight loss, as measured by time spent exploring a three-chamber association box with access to both scents. …”
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Study and application on the size effect and end effect of red sandstone mechanical properties by Feng Chen, Jinyang Du, Yanhong Du, Ruxuan Li, Chun’an Tang, Yishan Pan, Gen Li

“…Abstract Based on the size effect, end effect, and burst tendency of rocks, this paper designs and conducts a series of uniaxial compression laboratory experiments and numerical simulation experiments to explore the influence of these factors on the mechanical properties of rocks. …”
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The impact of PD-L1 expression status on the prognosis of ALK-positive lung cancer patients by Li Wang, Yingjun Kong, Yao Zhang, Chuanyong Mu

“…Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0 to explore the relationship between clinical features and prognosis. …”
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From social media to policy: Public insights on transport communication and services in Queensland by Shane Mathews, Jenny Hou, Tan Yigitcanlar, Fahimeh Golbabaei, Nayomi Kankanamge, Adam Downie, Alexander Paz

“…The objective was to reveal how Queenslanders perceive transportation communication and associated services within the broader digital discourse. It explores the accessibility of current communication platforms and channels employed by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (Australia), with focus on public perceptions of transportation communication and services. …”
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From skyscrapers to sky savers: how New York City’s Local Law 97 advances climate resilience and public health by Ethan Chervonski, Ethan Chervonski, Marisa A. Guerrero, William N. Rom, William N. Rom

“…The following paper reviews the public health consequences of building emissions through the lens of NYC’s built environment. It explores the role of LL97 and other relevant local and state legislation in mitigating the public health impacts of building emissions. …”
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விவேக சிந்தாமணி கூறும் மானுட விழுமியங்கள் / Human Values in Viveka Cintamani by முனைவர் சு. சுசா / Dr. S. Susa

“…From trees, bushes, and vines, they learned the virtue of selflessness in supporting other creatures. This essay explores how humanity has derived many admirable qualities and enduring principles from the natural world. …”
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Inhibition of the Wall-attached Fuel Combustion and the Formation of Aerosol Particle by Han Wu, Cong Liu, Longmin Tang, Chunze Cen, Sheng-Lun Lin, Chien-Er Huang

“…The Weber number (WE, 303–1343) and pool temperature (T, 50–260°C) were two controlled parameters to explore the impaction characteristics. There were four typical phenomena observed, including surface dissolving, penetrating dissolution, vapor explosions, and nucleate boiling. …”
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Association of expedited review programmes with postmarketing safety events of new drugs approved by the US food and drug administration between 2007 and 2017 by Bao Liu, Xingyue Zhu

“…Objective To explore the associations between the risks of postmarketing safety events of new drugs and the four expedited programmes of priority review, accelerated approval, fast track and breakthrough therapy established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and to investigate whether multiple uses of expedited programmes, and the combinations of expedited programmes with orphan designation, were relevant to different safety profiles.Design Cohort study.Setting USA.Participants All new drugs approved by the FDA between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2017, followed up until 10 April 2021.Outcome measures Safety events included safety-related withdrawal, new boxed warning, drug safety communication, postapproval risk evaluation mitigation strategy and safety-related labelling changes. …”
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Final-year students’ perceptions of online integrated primary care learning by Aviva Ruch, Joel Francis, Ann Z. George

“…The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exacerbated existing decentralised training challenges, including standardisation and patient exposure. This study explored IPC students’ experiences and perceptions of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Enhancing Residential Electricity Consumption Forecasting with Meta-Heuristic Algorithms by Milad Mohebbi, Behnam Sobhani

“…Smart grid technology now allows users to manage home energy use more efficiently and effectively. This study explores optimizing Artificial Neural Network (ANN) parameters using meta-heuristic algorithms instead of traditional gradient-based methods to predict residential electricity consumption across different seasons. …”
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Circadian rhythm related genes signature in glioma for drug resistance prediction: a comprehensive analysis integrating transcriptomics and machine learning by Junbo Liao, Yingxing Duan, Xiangwang Xu, Yaxue Liu, Chaohong Zhan, Gelei Xiao

“…The studies of immune cell infiltration, genetic variations, differential gene expression pattern, and single cell analysis were performed for exploring the mechanisms of chemotherapy resistance in glioma. …”
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A catechol-O-methyltransferase genetic variant impacts functional movement in tactical athletes. by Marcus K Taylor, Lisa M Hernández, Richard C Allsopp, John J Fraser

“…Here, we examined the effect of a common genetic variant, rs737865, within the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene on functional movement in specialized military personnel (N = 134). We also explored whether rs737865 modulated the influence of trauma exposure. …”
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Using the alternative model of personality disorders for DSM-5 traits to identify personality types, and the relationship with disordered eating, depression, anxiety and stress by Tanya Gilmartin, Caroline Gurvich, Joanna F. Dipnall, Gemma Sharp

“…The aim of the research was to explore whether latent Overcontrol and Undercontrol personality types could be identified using pathological personality types as part of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders published in DSM-5. …”
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Potential and mechanisms of indigenous Indonesian medicinal plants in treating sexual dysfunction: A systematic review and pharmacological network overview by Sukardiman, Roihatul Mutiah, Rosita Handayani

“…Network topology was explored with Cytoscape 3.10, and the construction of Protein-Protein Interaction Networks was realized using STRING version 12.0. …”
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